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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1896
Page
3
Fragmented lines discuss party loyalty, tariffs, and government actions with references to Texas and Washington. The excerpt mentions Mr. Cleveland, Cobank, and a debate over policy, urging adherence to party orders and warning against division among supporters.
A collage of quotes from New York papers and Texas outlets discusses party loyalty. It notes Harper's Weekly backing the Republicans, populist opposition to Teller, rising prices tied to silver, and local editorials urging railroad competition and cautious stances on universal platforms amid looming conventions.
A stone and brick home of seven rooms with one story barn and stable. Chickens, water works, and lot 140203 feature. situated on a high point. Call JonN HAMBLETOX & Co to view.
Notice to taxpayers that the city assessment books for the fiscal year starting June 1896 will be open June 16 and September 1. All property owners and their agents must render property for taxation. Office hours 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. City Assessor Harry Cunningham urges compliance.
An aggressive Munyon advertisement touts cures for rheumatism kidney trouble dyspepsia asthma and other diseases with testimonials from readers. It lists prices and products including cold cure cough cure dyspepsia cure and nerve cure and claims rapid relief and permanent cures. It also mentions a photography process claiming multicolor screen methods for color images.
Reported in Manchester and New York Journal, Consul the gentleman ape charms crowds with polish and manners, befriends Miranda the chimp, escapes confinement with a makeshift chisel, and remains a beloved figure in the Zoological Gardens until his death. Also noted: Thomas Wedders of Yorkshire famed for a 7 1/4 inch nasal appendage, a prodigy deemed brilliant yet lacking brains, and a brief science experiment prompt about knotty twine.
A rambling, dialect flavored declamation critiques tariff debates in Kentucky Texas Idaho and the Populist voters. It laments muddled politics mocks candidates like Major Hats and Anton Schumacher and voices hope for reform driven by hard work and thrift with references to whiskey water and market needs.
A pleasant surprise was given to Miss Adela Layer eldest daughter of Ditch Commissioner Louis Layer on Sunday evening. Stinging games and dancing followed. At 12 o'clock refreshments were served and dancing continued until late, with guests departing afterward.
Kerrville July 4 hot and dry weather persists with rain hoped for. Presbyterian embrgorers greeted by crowd. Judge Burnett welcomed them at Tivion church. Local young people invited to Confort drama tonight. Death of Mrs Irene Taylor at Center Point noted. Sheriff reports a theft case tied to Comfort and Alice. suspect named Rourk. Concerts scheduled around Boerne. Lieut J Howard notable West Point graduate. Balcones area experiences drought. Stephenson dairy plans move toward San Antonio for nearer market.
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